Star Wars news for the week of October 23, 2015
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the last week in one location. If you read this each week, you should be able to converse fluently with any Star Wars fan on everything from the latest Star Wars: The Force Awakens developments to the latest toys. And maybe you’ll even share with them something that they might have missed.
Let’s get to it!
The Force Awakens News and Rumors
This week you demonstrated the full power of #StarWars fans & you blew us away. #TheForceAwakens https://t.co/JxtatnD6bF
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 23, 2015
Check out the new official poster! Tune in to @ESPN’s Monday Night Football for a new look at #TheForceAwakens. pic.twitter.com/NTRWLlVyID
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 18, 2015
Check out 65 screenshots from the new #StarWars #TheForceAwakens trailer! https://t.co/lwebAnwNLi pic.twitter.com/rwdsIqA8EK
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) October 20, 2015
Watch @JohnBoyega‘s Hysterical Reaction to the ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Trailer pic.twitter.com/optgEbqvOT
— Not Yet Rated (@NotYetRatedSite) October 20, 2015
@TheWookieeRoars I know we filmed the movie but seeing Finn with chewie and solo finished me!
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) October 20, 2015
My FULL reaction to the Star Wars trailer is up! https://t.co/SjPEjeq03J
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) October 21, 2015
ITS REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #StarWars #TheForceAwakens #OfficialPoster #CaptainPhasma pic.twitter.com/VDq1fW1xmV
— Gwendoline Christie (@lovegwendoline) October 18, 2015
Nuff said. pic.twitter.com/AxkGj57CSW
— Crisp Terror (@FutureBoy) October 20, 2015
I LOVE that the trailer tells you everything and nothing. That’s not a mystery box thing, that’s just a great trailer.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) October 20, 2015
Sphere of influence #theforceawakens pic.twitter.com/wLb1RtQOJt
— Yakface (@yak_face) October 18, 2015
Star Wars: #TheForceAwakens poster artist revealed! http://t.co/Wui8UlktVv #StarWars
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) October 18, 2015
Tweeting this cause @ManaByte love Star Wars parity posters pic.twitter.com/hkDi3B0qY5
— Pariah! (@StarWarsJunk) October 19, 2015
#TheForceAwakens #MNF pic.twitter.com/yw6XvlpJNe
— Bad Robot (@bad_robot) October 20, 2015
New ‘Star Wars’ Trailer Gives ‘Monday Night Football’ & ESPN Ratings Boost https://t.co/wBSmb8gcNc
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) October 20, 2015
No new John Williams music appears in the Force Awakens trailer. Find out who worked on it. https://t.co/g5mlZhw0ZZ
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) October 21, 2015
#BobaFett‘s #Mandalorian symbol is shown top center in the final trailer for #TheForceAwakens!!! #MandalorianMonday pic.twitter.com/nYrC5BkpD1
— Boba Fett Fan Club (@bobafettfanclub) October 20, 2015
That time #TheForceAwakens broke the internet. pic.twitter.com/snbWnl2yc6
— Dustin Sandoval (@DustinMSandoval) October 20, 2015
THEATER CHAIN APOLOGY: ‘WE THOUGHT WE WERE READY’… https://t.co/H8zxv25p3i
— DRUDGE REPORT (@DRUDGE_REPORT) October 20, 2015
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Breaks Fandango’s Record for Presale Tickets https://t.co/qZO9crhulV pic.twitter.com/NcAMJJQz1C
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) October 20, 2015
Every Sunday from 12/20-1/10, get an exclusive @StarWars print when you see it in @IMAX 3D! https://t.co/QZsBRiL4Iw pic.twitter.com/LY4lqnw515
— AMC Theatres (@AMCTheatres) October 20, 2015
This is a fun conversation. #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/IFdC3XcfHw
— Dustin Sandoval (@DustinMSandoval) October 20, 2015
Here’s how you score a pair of collectible #StarWars 3D glasses. https://t.co/B4qYkJapYJ
— RealD (@RealD3D) October 20, 2015
I just improved #StarWars #TheForceAwakens by 10000% #JarJarBinks pic.twitter.com/tQJSJfUsYs
— Olly Gibbs (@ollyog) October 18, 2015
The Force. It’s calling to you. Tickets on sale now: https://t.co/PwNxYwmCEe #TheForceAwakens https://t.co/UxAgY5MejQ
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 20, 2015
Jimmy Kimmel to Go to a Galaxy Far, Far Away for Halloween, Will Celebrate w/ Harrison Ford! http://t.co/CNOGV9aVjv pic.twitter.com/9Ys1mq36Au
— The Star Wars Report (@StarWarsReport) October 16, 2015
Star Wars Marathon poster up at Fandango, sorry so small. #starwars pic.twitter.com/21NSmXFzLQ
— Pariah! (@StarWarsJunk) October 17, 2015
Screencrush: Netflix Negotiating For The Force Awakens Streaming Rights http://t.co/ahMjIgE86y #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 17, 2015
Have your own @Twitter space battle with these new #TheForceAwakens emojis! #TIEfighter #MillenniumFalcon #Xwing pic.twitter.com/AorPO8mcJo
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 18, 2015
The many voices of BB-8: shot comparison. #StarWars #TheForceAwakens http://t.co/UuhRDhoy3T pic.twitter.com/6zKUttxeY6
— Jason Ward (@MakingStarWars) October 19, 2015
BIRTH.MOVIES.DEATH. celebrates STAR WARS with a double-sized issue – including a @MondoNews cover! http://t.co/UPYOHQFnsC
— Birth.Movies.Death. (@bmoviesd) October 19, 2015
Frank Caliendo impersonates ESPN personalities watching #StarWars trailer: https://t.co/xhAM8dtShd pic.twitter.com/Wnupz2kGIZ
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) October 20, 2015
https://t.co/cRs0FT5b5p is up. Star Wars tickets + pint glass and magazine available for purchase through Fandango. pic.twitter.com/tnFtOcKGpz
— ADC Houston (@houstonalamo) October 20, 2015
@501stLegion # Star wars: the force awakens # The third trailer premiere on the Great Wall in Beijing China! pic.twitter.com/8aCAz2pmgD
— CT, CC, TK8452 (@youngdarthmaul) October 20, 2015
@FLYGUY I see your #HanSolo and raise you this one. 😉 #StarWars #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/DcZeEIa7Ph
— StudShooter! (@studshooter) October 21, 2015
Chewie and Han checking out the new sound track! #TheForceAwakens #StarWars pic.twitter.com/IqST0xMNfT
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) October 21, 2015
Analysts Predict $600 Million Global Opening For The Force Awakens https://t.co/r28EptSsmj #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 21, 2015
New Yorkers dub #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens trailer on @JimmyKimmelLive and it’s hilarious: https://t.co/YeBNJSi5cq pic.twitter.com/JnCIf7mxgP
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) October 22, 2015
Here’s how #BB8 reacted to the #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens trailer: https://t.co/i8XjlAdzhE pic.twitter.com/d9HxWinFmK
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) October 22, 2015
The Force Awakens Trailer Recut With #BillMurray Singing the Theme Rocks My Kasbah https://t.co/joitxVlG7l
— The Robot’s Voice (@TheRobotsVoice) October 22, 2015
John Boyege can’t find a pen to sign autograph https://t.co/5NdkIF2TJ7
— Golrath Never Forget (@StarWarsJunk) October 22, 2015
Check out this week’s new rumors and spy reports!
IR Exclusive: Some Early Looks at Concept Art of the Ships of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ http://t.co/S2InQyL4bj pic.twitter.com/ZRDvuSkox5
— Jay – Indie Revolver (@IndieRevolver) October 18, 2015
Rogue One News and Rumors
ICYMI…Hot Rumor: Christopher McQuarrie Polishes ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ — https://t.co/NTXbSsU4vJ https://t.co/AIb1aneOxl
— Latino Review (@LRNews) October 19, 2015
Episode IX News and Rumors
Rumor: Jacob Tremblay to Play a Young Jedi in #StarWars #EpisodeIX? https://t.co/oDTyDwYShI
— SWNN (@starwarsnewsnet) October 21, 2015
Around The Web
Here’s a rare outtake of Carrie Fisher from the ROTJ Rolling Stone magazine shoot. #StarWars @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/DN2ibxLgwO
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) October 22, 2015
More fun from the ROTJ Rolling Stone photo shoot. @carrieffisher @isDARTHVADER pic.twitter.com/hCcDW5jzUH
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) October 22, 2015
It’s Friday! Time to get out your gold bikinis. #starwars #returnofthejedi @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/qCkKX7pT8Y
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) October 23, 2015
It’s take your daughter to work day. #StarWars #carriefisher @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/UsqcRe794G
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) October 23, 2015
Rare shot of Anthony and Carrie on the set of ESB. #StarWars #empirestrikesback @carrieffisher @ADaniels3PO pic.twitter.com/rTmxM0ZErK
— Star Wars 1977-1983 (@StarWars7783) October 23, 2015
Congratulations to @holden_racing team, from 22nd to 3rd place at the Supercheap Auto #Bathurst1000! photo: @goproanz pic.twitter.com/akIDqyA9uw
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 16, 2015
If you haven’t seen it, the last Q&A I did on my #YouTube channel: https://t.co/ji2KTBQ6y9 #JoeJohnston #StarWars pic.twitter.com/gtbpVgi2MB
— Joe Johnston (@jjsketchbook) October 18, 2015
Just killing time between shots. That picture wasn’t meant for release. OOPS! #CarelessWeaponHandler https://t.co/VehHfXK2um
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) October 19, 2015
#StarWars-themed plane launches first passenger flight: https://t.co/ar4xe6lxO5 pic.twitter.com/4LSPSqM8Qk
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) October 20, 2015
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Fans Play Football for First Time on ‘Conan’ (Video) https://t.co/g6BbrL60Ab pic.twitter.com/wj7Ah2D7zv
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) October 21, 2015
Rian Johnson and Duncan Jones Debate ‘Star Wars’ vs. ‘Warcraft’ and It is Delightful https://t.co/tykat70jxR pic.twitter.com/x3RK77INmv
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) October 21, 2015
Wishing @carrieffisher a most splendiferous birthday. Thanks for all the joy, laughter & 4 being my crazy cool movie sis! #PeerlessPrincess
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) October 21, 2015
Natalie Portman Fights for Her Family in First ‘Jane Got a Gun’ Trailer (Video) https://t.co/KecXeQceFJ
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) October 22, 2015
Lenin Statue Transformed Into Darth Vader In Ukraine https://t.co/4wPjOtj9Rt pic.twitter.com/aus7FJBqQl
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) October 22, 2015
#StarWars Japanese desserts are almost too cute to eat. ALMOST: https://t.co/q8EWemfTl0 by @justjenn pic.twitter.com/qIFqIVN0Gm
— Nerdist (@nerdist) October 22, 2015
Museum by ‘Star Wars’ creator George Lucas to be voted on next week… https://t.co/FgmVwStSHt
— thebeardedtrio (@thebeardedtrio) October 23, 2015
Comics
New Variant Cover For Star Wars Marvel ‘Vader Down # 1’ By Katie Cook. #starwars #katiec… https://t.co/Ooy8C6LxaJ pic.twitter.com/zlhA9QXmvt
— FLYGUY™ (@FLYGUY) October 19, 2015
Your Nice New Outfit — Vader Down variant cover for Vienna Comic Con https://t.co/k21atlCe0m
— Yakface (@yak_face) October 20, 2015
JAXXON Strikes Back In VADER DOWN Variant https://t.co/VbtG9tKtCv pic.twitter.com/n2ccBlGz8n
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) October 20, 2015
The Force Is Strong In These STAR WARS: VADER DOWN #1 Variants https://t.co/fFyiuO06ug pic.twitter.com/fiR6mwdmOF
— Newsarama (@Newsarama) October 20, 2015
An exclusive look at @starwars: Vader Down with @mikedeodato: https://t.co/DU8wEOIRKv pic.twitter.com/scK3HgG64M
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) October 21, 2015
EXCLUSIVE: The Sith Lord Rises in These “Vader Down” Variant Covers https://t.co/aIqEhIVBlM pic.twitter.com/4IxjvP0ST2
— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) October 21, 2015
Get a first look at the @Joelle_Jones variant cover and the @Clay_Mann_ connecting cover to VADER DOWN #1! pic.twitter.com/BlsNngIwCD
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) October 22, 2015
Brazillian Comic Variants Of Star Wars Trilogy Coming To English Language Market https://t.co/4oyDL3kphd #StarWars
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) October 22, 2015
Attractions
Amazing @starwars Exhibit at @WMCFashionWeek. This look by @unttld stole my heart. #starwarsfashion #WMCFW pic.twitter.com/ZdwxhcqqZh
— Preeya Malik (@beautycubed) October 21, 2015
Video Games
New #StarWarsBattlefront heroes revealed! https://t.co/qG6SWPkXbK pic.twitter.com/lmoLNTAybp
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) October 20, 2015
STAR WARS: The Old Republic – Knights of the Fallen Empire – “Alliance” Trailer Early Access Launch
Your alliance is crucial in @SWTOR‘s Knights of the Fallen Empire – early access now live: https://t.co/DHAyffGSgE https://t.co/T6ULHcgKZq
— Star Wars Games (@StarWarsGames) October 20, 2015
Collecting
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Toy Sales off to “Strong Start,” Hasbro Says http://t.co/0GUWsGNesy pic.twitter.com/nfUZ35nWAo
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) October 19, 2015
#MandalorianMonday: #BobaFett is coming to the Build-A-Bear Workshop. pic.twitter.com/wRrEFfW1Vh
— Boba Fett Fan Club (@bobafettfanclub) October 19, 2015
May the Force be with You!#StarWarsTheForceAwakens #StarWars #starwarstrailer Soon available https://t.co/LyyiKAv5Ke pic.twitter.com/BRrPNsYPLQ
— American Tourister (@AmTouristerEU) October 20, 2015
Tiny ‘Star Wars’ speakers will surround you with sound, cuteness – https://t.co/YsMaUU8eOd pic.twitter.com/KfV0bhSAa3
— Robot6 (@Robot6) October 20, 2015
LEGO @starwars Rebels Paint the Town Orange! https://t.co/oO8BPJqU0T
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) October 20, 2015
Found the #LEGO #StarWars #TheForceAwakens C-3PO #minifig #polybag @#TRU! The red… https://t.co/wyAtdHjgKn pic.twitter.com/9eibEIy65O
— StudShooter! (@studshooter) October 21, 2015
Flametrooper Hot Toys figure for #StarWars: #TheForceAwakens https://t.co/KeRk9Mn4vG pic.twitter.com/2oohmy7GHk
— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) October 23, 2015
